2021-09-07 Planning & Environment Committee Meeting Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                  7 SEPTEMBER 2021


Acceptable Outcomes AO11.1 & AO11.2
Acceptable Outcome AO11.1 of the Low Density Residential Zone code requires a minimum of the
area within 4.5 metres of the revetment wall is gardens planted with shrubs and small trees with a
mature height of 3 metres or less.
Acceptable Outcome AO11.2 of the Low Density Residential Zone code seeks the ground surface
within the first metre of the revetment wall –
       (a) Is grass or ground cover; and
       (b) Does not include shrubs.
The palm tree located in the 4.5 metres from the revetment wall is approximately 7.3 metres in height,
whilst the total shrubs account for approximately 18% of the area 4.5 metres from the revetment wall
(refer to figure 3). As such, the proposal does not comply with Acceptable Outcome AO11.1. The
proposal includes small shrubs adjacent to the revetment wall and therefore does not comply with
Acceptable Outcome AO11.2 (refer to figure 6). The proposal is therefore assessed against
Performance Outcome PO11.
Performance Outcome PO11 of the Low Density Residential Zone code seeks that the flood
detention and amenity functions of the area adjoining the Noosa Waters revetment wall are retained
and enhanced by ensuring:
(a)      Works do not protrude through a batter line of 1:4.5 measured from the centre line of the
         revetment wall;
(b)      There is no additional load placed on the revetment wall;
(c)      Works do not pose a risk to the membrane adjoining the revetment wall;
(d)      The watercourse and surrounding land use are not adversely affected by development
         (building works, filing or excavation) ensuring:
         (i)    The area is predominantly soft landscaping;
         (ii) A maximum of 25% of the area is impervious;
         (iii) Dominant impervious areas and masonry retaining walls are avoided;
         (iv) Retaining structures and the like are light weight, low rise and screened by landscaping;
         (v) Natural materials such as timber or rock are used rather than manufactured materials;
         (vi) The acoustic privacy and access to sunlight of surrounding development is protected
         (vii) Views are not impeded; and
         (viii) Shore side anchor points are avoided.
The proposal protrudes through the batter line of 1:4.5 measured from the centre of the revetment
wall. Notwithstanding, the Coordinator of Engineering, Development Assessment provides the
following comment regarding flood detention.
The glass fencing that is the subject of the application has been constructed adjacent to the
revetment wall but is not connected to the revetment wall. The fence has its own footing structure
and it is noted that:
i.       The submitted plan 322-01, Concrete Footing Layout prepared by AAA Design and
         Development Pty Ltd has been signed and includes notations:
         a.    No additional load placed on revetment wall (PO11b)
         b.    Works have not affected or pose a risk to the membrane adjoining (PO11c)
ii.      The applicant submitted a Form 15 – Compliance certificate for building design or specification
         endorsed by Jose David Lesmes Tirado of AAA Design and Development Pty Ltd – Registered
         Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ 7198).
iii.     The applicant submitted a Form 16 – Inspection Certificate/Aspect Certificate/QBCC Licensee
         Aspect Certificate endorsed by Jose David Lesmes Tirado of AAA Design and Development
         Pty Ltd – Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ 7198).
The area 4.5 metres from the revetment wall is comprised of grass, shrubs and a palm tree which
equate to approximately 70% soft landscaping. The remaining impervious area is comprised of the
existing timber stairs and swimming pool. As such, the soft landscaping is considered predominant.
The area 4.5 metres from the revetment wall does not comprise masonry retaining walls and instead

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